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Preface i
CHAPTER 1 1
Introducing the Mainboard 1
Introduction.................................................................................................1
Checklist .....................................................................................................1
Standard Items................................................................................................. 1
Features .....................................................................................................2
Choosing a Computer Case .......................................................................3
Mainboard Components .............................................................................4
CHAPTER 2 5
Installing the Mainboard 5
Safety Precautions......................................................................................5
Quick Guide................................................................................................5
Installing the Mainboard in a Case..............................................................6
Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................................6
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 6
Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 7
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 7
Connecting Case Components...................................................................9
The Panel Connectors.................................................................................... 10
Installing Hardware ...................................................................................10
Installing the Processor.................................................................................. 10
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 13
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM......................................................... 14
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................................. 15
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 16
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................................ 17
Connecting I/O Devices ............................................................................19
External Connector Color Coding ................................................................. 20
CHAPTER 3 21
Using BIOS 21
About the Setup Utility ..............................................................................21
The Standard Configuration .......................................................................... 21
Entering the Setup Utility.............................................................................. 22
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................ 22
Using BIOS...............................................................................................23
Standard CMOS Features .............................................................................. 24
Advanced Setup Page .................................................................................... 25
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